Providing the resources you need to build a better business

Your business has the potential to create social prosperity, environmental reciprocity, and a stronger tomorrow. No matter where you are on your journey, we’ll meet you there.

We connect and celebrate companies who walk out their values

Collaborative Impacts

Build a stronger, more resilient workforce

We are building a stronger economy. By connecting businesses with shared values, we catalyze sustainable action.

Forward, with intention

Impact is measurable, and we can help

We provide the tools for you to measure and benchmark your impact so you can move forward with intention.

Building Loyalty

Invest in a sustainable future for Michigan

Sustainable business practices are an investment in Michigan’s people and the natural resources that make our state vibrant.

What does it mean to be Good For Michigan?

Being Good For Michigan means that you are steering your ship intentionally, utilizing tools to measure your current impact while working towards a better business future. To become Good For Michigan, businesses must complete the SDG Baseline or finish at least 25% of the B Impact Assessment. To stay Good For Michigan, you must retake either assessment every two years.

Why measuring matters

“The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step” – Lao Tzu

Big change doesn’t happen overnight; it’s a series of intentional actions. The first step in your sustainability journey is getting an accurate picture of your current social and environmental impacts. Once you know where you are, you can set a goal for where you want to be.

Building better businesses requires systems change

Local and state policies determine so much of how our economic systems operate. And elected officials depend on the voice of local business leaders, the ‘backbone of our economy,’ to move forward solutions that are good for businesses and our communities. Learn how the PFE Impact Project helps business leaders learn about local and state policy proposals, evaluate how proposals could impact their business, and speak up in favor of policies that are good for businesses and move us towards a people first economy. 

Inspire, Support, and Celebrate Local Business

November 10, 2025

Good For Governance | Walker-Miller Energy Services

Walker-Miller Energy Services (Walker-Miller) is one of the largest Black and woman owned energy efficiency companies in the United States.…
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November 10, 2025

Good For Workforce | Aldea Coffee

In the heart of downtown Grand Haven and Muskegon lies an inspirational café that is focused on relationships with their…
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November 10, 2025

Good For Community | Calyxeum Catalyst

Calyxeum Catalyst is a nonprofit community focused initiative that is committed to making the surrounding community a better place for the…
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November 10, 2025

Good For Environment | Sanctuary Farms

Sanctuary Farms (SF) began with three clear objectives: to cultivate organic produce, forage nutritious compost, and create and operate a…
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August 25, 2025

Local First Workshop: The City of Grand Rapids Equal Business Opportunity

Amaad Hardy, Business Developer for the City of Grand Rapids, recently led an engaging Local First Workshop on how businesses…
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May 30, 2025

People First Reflections: 2024 Annual Report

We’re kicking off our first People First Reflections with a look at what the People First Economy team has accomplished…
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March 13, 2025

Local First Workshop: How Photography Drives Visual Marketing Recap

A picture is worth a thousand words. That’s the saying that we are all familiar with. When it comes to…
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January 6, 2025

Resolve to Use Your Business as a Force For Good in 2025

If you’ve been following the Good For Michigan program for a while, you know we’re all about helping companies start and continue…
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January 5, 2025

Keep Your Money Close to Home: Support Local Businesses in 2025

As we step into 2025, it's time to take a closer look at the way we spend our hard-earned money…
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December 16, 2024

An Interview With Carlos Martinez, President of People First Economy

Interview by Steven Assarian, Business and Career Librarian View the original interview here. People First Economy is a business support…
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